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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
2
An editorial warns that watered stock has no value in rate setting for public utilities. It cites New York Public Service Commission statements that rate bases are based on actual property used, not share capital or how capital was raised. Remember this when discussing watered stock and utility rates.
Congressman Clark Burdick announces Elmer Lother of Warren as postmaster to replace Johns McPike whose term ends June 4. Lother, 43, former jewelers’ factory worker and Warren Sea Scout skipper, ranks second in civil service exam behind McPike and Bliss third. Coolidge expected to send the nomination to the Senate for confirmation.
At the Bristol Branch of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps annual meeting officers were chosen. Captain Wilfred G. Lemairre First Lieutenant Phillip J Gladue Second Lieutenant William T Burke Boatswain Wilfred J Gladue Secretary Donat J Gladue Treasurer Howard F Cunningham Athletic Committee Donat Jo Gladue The reports of captain secretary and treasurer were read and filed The corps voted to hold its annual banquet in January A 4 member committee was elected with Willyfred G Lemaire chairman William Burke and Frank Lewis
A local filling station emphasizes best quality gasoline and oil with no dregs and no overcharging. The goal is polite, prompt attention and fair treatment for all motorists at all hours.
A collage of social items, sales pitches, and notices. Mrs Peter Gladue travels to Sorel Canada for her brother's funeral. Capt James Wor on leave with Maetozo acting captain. Christmas goods and fashion items dominate shop ads at Suzman s and Dimond s Corner. Local society reports include women s missionary work and a 50th wedding anniversary celebration plan. Virginian? No. The text mentions Bristol Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles, Kearny Post, and various residents with addresses in Hope Street and Church Street.
The enlarged Christmas edition of the Phenix will publish on December 19. Advertisers should secure space and submit copy early as the advertising columns are expected to be crowded.
Boxing exhibition next Friday at Italian Hall Wood Street under Bristol Eagles banner features main eight round bout Young Ferrera of Bristol against K Firpo of Barrington. Semi finals each six rounds include Soldier Frank of Bristol vs Young Goelet of Warren and Young Martin of Bristol vs Young Josephs of Bristol. Four round bouts pair Young Delany Bristol vs Young Reis Warren, Young Finn Bristol vs Young Terrs Bristol, referee James Fo Conkes of this town.
Bristol Council No.379 Knights of Columbus held an installation evening at the K of C Home on State street. Deputy Grand Knight Frank P. Coogan of River Point installed officers for the year. The event featured speeches, a social hour, refreshments, and a radio program. Bristol Council was instituted Nov. 17, 1898, with 40 charter members. current membership stands at 225.
The Reds division will close from Dec 24 to Jan 5, and the wire division from Dec 31 to Jan 5. The packing department will work on Dec 26 and Dec 29, with other exceptions to be announced. Pay days: week ending Dec 20 on Dec 24 and week ending Dec 27 on Jan 3.
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